Intel Core i5-760 vs AMD FX-6120
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CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-760 or AMD FX-6120 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-760 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.33 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-760 was released in Q3/2010. The AMD FX-6120 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6120 was released in Q2/2012. |
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| Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
| Intel Core i5 700 (3) | CPU group | AMD FX-6100/6200 (3) |
| 1 | Generation | 1 |
| Lynnfield | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-760 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-760 is 2.80 GHz (3.33 GHz) while the AMD FX-6120 has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6120 is at 3.50 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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| Intel Core i5-760 | Characteristic | AMD FX-6120 |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 6 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
| 3.33 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-760 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD FX-6120 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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| Intel Core i5-760 | Characteristic | AMD FX-6120 |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
| 8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-760 is 95 W, while the AMD FX-6120 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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| Intel Core i5-760 | Characteristic | AMD FX-6120 |
| 95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-760 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-6120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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| Intel Core i5-760 | Characteristic | AMD FX-6120 |
| 45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| LGA 1156 | Socket | AM3+ |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
| No | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q3/2010 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
| 213 $ | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-6120
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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| Intel Core i5-760 | AMD FX-6120 |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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